Addiction Counselor

Clear Behavioral Health Overview: Thank you for your interest in Clear Behavioral Health. Our broad spectrum of services includes detox, dual diagnosis, mental health residential programs, and outpatient recovery services. Our mission, resonating in every service we provide, aims for the utmost care quality using evidence-based and holistic healing approaches.

Clear Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time counselor/case manager to join the treatment team at our outpatient facility in Redondo Beach.

Case Manager/Counselor: The case manager/counselor will engage with clients on both individual and group levels, playing a crucial role in their treatment journey. This professional is responsible for curating individualized treatment and discharge plans for clients assigned to their caseload.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Clinical Director
• Clinical Supervisor
• Program Director/Program Manager

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee documentation in the clinical section of each client chart and manage Quality Assurance for deficiencies.
• Attend and contribute actively in clinical team meetings.
• Assist clients in engaging in day-to-day treatment activities.
• Support clients in executing tasks and overcoming barriers in their treatment journey.
• Collaborate in treatment planning with Primary Therapist for assigned clients.
• Facilitate comprehensive treatment planning updates for clients, ensuring inclusion of all treatment modalities.
• Conduct individual sessions for all assigned clients on a weekly basis.
• Offer group counseling, education, and hold meetings as per the program schedule.
• Coordinate all necessary treatment services for the assigned client caseload.
• Maintain weekly contact with all family members and referral sources of clients.
• Engage in Quality Improvement task groups as required.
• Participate actively in in-service training, supervision meetings, and staff interface meetings.
• Ensure that client records meet licensing standards and are comprehensive.
• Administer Urine Analysis tests to clients after successfully completing the UA competency exam.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out additional duties as directed by the Clinical Director and/or Program Director/ Manager.
• Positively represent the program during potential marketing opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have RADT or RAC Certification or CAADAC certification, MFT/MSW, or AMFT/ACSW.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in primary mental health services.
• Demonstrable computer competence, particularly with Microsoft Word and Excel.

REQUIRED:

• RADT or RAC Certification.
• 2 years of experience in primary mental health services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel.

PREFERRED:

• Actively pursuing higher education in mental health services.
• Strong compassionate communication skills.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• CAADAC/ACCBC Certification or equivalent (minimum RADT or RAC).
• For MFT/MSW candidates, registration with CAADAC/ACCBC as a trainee is required, and they must be on the path to achieving licensure.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to provide or facilitate appropriate care tailored to individual client needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Employees must meet the described physical demands and work environment characteristics to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations can be arranged for individuals with disabilities.

EXCLUSIONARY CRITERIA:

• No registered sex offenders.
• Absence of a criminal record involving serious assault or felonies. Exceptions might be considered if over 5 years have passed since charges, and senior staff will determine eligibility. In case of exceptions, two additional references will be mandatory.
• No candidates with a suspended license.

Benefits that start on the 1st of the following month after being hired!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you or will you planning to enroll in a Master's program to become a therapist?
• Do you have experience facilitating groups, if so which types?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Case management: 1 year (Preferred)
• PHP,IOP,or Residential: 1 year (Preferred)
• substance abuse counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CAT-C, CADC, or SUDCC (Required)

Work Location: In person